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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Crushed bv q Rock.

MELRosE, Mont, July 12.-[Correspond-
ence of The Miner.]-On Saturday morning
last Mr.. Henry Stebbin went to the cabin
of R. c. Calvin, on Camp creek, Silver Bow
County, to make arrangements in regard
to shipping some ores. Not finding Mr..
Calvin at home, he left and returned next
day Sunday, and still he was not at his
cabin. Knowing that he did not work on
Sunday Mr.. Stebbin thought something
must be wrong, and went in search and
found Mr.. Calvin dead in one of his mines
near at hand, with a large rock weighing
over l 900 pounds ly ing on his legs and
right arm. A party of Melrose citizens
went to the mine and removed the body to
Melrose, held an informal examination,
and found that his left breast was broken
in and his arms, legs and back were badly
bruised. There being no signs of struggles,
the superstition is that he died almost in
stantly after the rock fell on him.
As he was last seen on Thursday evening
the accident was supposed to have occurred
on Friday. Deceased was about IS years
old, came from Minnesota in 1868 or go
and has been working in mines of his own
by himself for the past fourteen years. He
vas a very quiet, pleasant nan and was
well liked and respected by all hat knew
him. He has a married sister (Mrs, Vim.
Crisp) residing near the South Boulder in
Madison County. He will be buried in
Melrose Cemetery to-day.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

Ex-Governor Hauser u . broad-gauge man,
. man whose enterprise is not bound
up in the city limits Of
Helena and OF the Prickly
Pear Valley. with which he is close.
" identified We will admit. Mr.. Hauser il
not only building railroads from Helena
but is building a short line to Butte. there
by attesting his appreciation Of the Silver
City. That he and Mr.. Cakes are in har-
mony in their enterprises is q subject for
congratulation, not for censure. That they
will eventually see their way clear for
better facilities for Butteis not adebatable
question. MI. Hauser has interests all
over the Territory. and he is not afraid to
invest his money to develop them in every
direction, and Butte is in the line OF his pro-
erosion. That Mr.. Cakes owns come real
estate in Helena does not imply that he is
particularly partial to the Capital City,
but in case he were, Butte is strong
enough to sustain her supremacy. Mr..
Cakes, like any other citizen, is
entitled to make any investments in the
Territory where he may see fit. And we
trust that they will prove profitable. II
encouraged, he may make investments in
Butte. 1t is far better to treat him fairly
than harshly. We have found that the old
adage, "You can catch more flies with
molasses than you can with vinegar" is
susceptible of verifcation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
The Police Court.

The Police Court looked business-like
yesterday morning. The first thing dis.
posed OF was a case of disturbance
created at Owsley & Carr's stable on Mon.
day evening by a Miss Howard. She was
out on bond to appear yesterday morning
for trial, but her case was postponed on
the certificate of a physician that she was
under the weather. Dan. O'Brien had
fractured the peace at the Washington
Brewery on East Park street Monday even
ing. and was committed in default of IS
and costs. William Stanley was committed
for a fine OF 81 and costs, because of gross
i~ntoxication and reposing his weary bones
on the sidewalk. T. w. Lane was charged
81 and costs for q similar %effense. John
Wilson denied the accusation that he
had stolen $1.25 from Mr.. Rice on
Monday, but admitted that he had acted
as a bank of deposit on which he issued no
certificate and which was not subject to
check. He will explain the financial trans.
action at 2 O'Clock to-day to Judge Hamil-
ton. Late in the afternoon Gertie Williams
came and admitted hat she had over
stepped the bounds of Galena street endur-
ance the other evening by some remarks
she made publicly and adjusted the indis-
cretion by paying IS and costs into the
city treasury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
A Great Scheme.

Chris Dellen, OF the Columbia Garden,
with his customary enterprise, has per-
fected arrangements with Messrs. Gordu|
& Richie to give a mammoth entertain!
ment at his popular garden next Sunds,
afternoon. In addition to the prominep,
performers who recently performed at TIL
Opera House with such success, there will
be a large stage we'll equipped with sceney
at the real end of the pavilion forsthe ss
cialty entertainment, and on the side bill
will be erected six telegraph poles sixty ft
in length, on which will be suspended The
aerial apparatus of the wonderful gym
nasts, the Bicketts, who will make theiria
itial debut that afternoon. The artifcia
lake, which will be enlarged, will CONTAIN
many amusing features, among then
a tub race in ordinary wash tub
and a skiff race, in which Ii
three contestants will be blindfolded. q
the track at the side Of the garden thg
will be a fat mems race, a creased pig rae
and other features. In addition the mai
agement intends to offer q purse for tn
gun clubs to contest for. An elegant must
stand viii. be erected for the brass band ID
the garden, while the string band will play
in the pavilion for all who wish to trip the
light fantastic. The new dining hall viii
be filled with d~elicacies for those who arr
hungry. And as a further Involvement NJ
Dellen has perfected arrangements with all
the prominent livery stables to carrthe
vast throngs who will be present 1.-THE
nominal sum of twenty-five cents. This
will undoubtedly be the event Of the seal
son.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

The fat has gone forth and Rev. DR..
McGlynn has been excommunicated by the
illumination of a papal bull, sothat we're
he to be called from the theatre of terres-
trail action he could not enjoy the consola-
ton of Catholic absolution for his trans
gressions. The papal order vas promul-
gated in the diocese of New York on yester-
day. We trust now that we shall all enjoy
a brief respite from the associated press
Affections on the McGlynn Ease.
Brother McGlynn is now free
to take up the cause Of his friend
George and do battle for him. He has felt
the full power OF the frowns Of the church
and still survives the trying ordeal. All
that the American public can ask under
the circumstances is that Mr.. McGlynn
shall be relegated to that obscurity whence
he sprang some time since through the cir
cumstance OF his controversy against his
chosen church.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Heyman's Letter Boxes.

Abe Heyman has distributed his Letter
boxes around town, so as to be most con
veniently disposed for the accommodate
OF the residents of the lower part Of tow
They are at:
Washington and Mercury.
Washington and Galena.
Front of Court House.
Montana and Granite.
Front OF H. l.. Bonner's.
Park and Main.
Park and Montana.
Park and Wyoming.
Granite and Wyoming.
Quartz and Montana.
Broadway and Main.
He will make his collections every day in
his gig, as he thinks it will give him a litts
needed exercise. He has four orSfive more
boxes to put up if the demand for them
becomes so pressing as to reach his after
tive ars Mr.. Heyman is comforting a
boon on the community by this act o.
generosity that we hope the citizens will
appreciate as it deserves.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Improvements Contemplated.

J.. R. Roberts has perfected plans for
several new buildings in Butte and else
where which are as annexed: For J.. E.
Gundy OF Deer Lodge he has prepared
plans for a two.story ironfront store which
when erected will be the only one on the
West Side. For Tom Lavell he has drawn
plans for a $4,000 residence to be erected
on the corner of Idaho and Park. This
will be begun at once. For j. E. Noyes
plans for a two-story brick on East Park,
for stores on the first floor and Offices
above. For O'Rourke he has drawn plans
for a two-story building 3Ox7O to be
erected on East Granite. For John Evans
a residence to be erected at the corner of
Washington and Park. Plans have been
drawn and accepted for the Catholic
Church at Dillon, in contemplation since
last Spring.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

President Cleveland is to be commended
for his course in declining the invitation to
attend the St. Louis festivities and we
trust that he will resolutely adhere to his
decision, notwithstanding the effort that
il now to be made to have him change
his line of action. It is of course, no fault
of the people OF st. Louis that the Presi-
dent has been led to pursue the course he
has but the fault of other guests invited by
tho citizens. It was in the worst Of
taste for the invited guests from
Iowa, to assail another guest
The President acted the part of a gentle
man by declining to appear on an occasion
when it was announced beforehand that
he would be insulted to his face in the pres
ence of the company, if he did. And what
sort of soldiers are the Iowa squad any
way, to threaten the commander-in-chief
of the army with an open insultP 1t
would seem that they are sadly in need of
discipline, especially in the matter OF good
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
WOOdVille Items.

w. j. Ward, OF Woodville, in town yes
terday, said that Messrs. Budd & Nickelf
are sinking on a claim adjoining the Nc.
Clusky claim on the west side of the can.
yon. They are only down twenty feet, and
the result OF their work SO far looks verv
promising, an assay Of a picked sample
going 800 ounces.-The railroad from The
summit round to the tunnel is progressing
very favorably. It is graded one mile
coming west from Woodville and is ready
for the ties. There are three gangs at work
grading in the Park, and between the sum
nit and Boulder Canyon a great number
OF men are at work. This does not helm
Woodville any, as they come into Butte
everything they need that the camn
outfit doesn't supply.-The wood-euttinpp
business is at a low ebb. The cutters have
to go a distance of eight miles for the;r
tmber.-Justice of the Peace Noonan 10
holding court regularly. His business con-.
largely in attaching property for debt.
poor business which the wood TEAM.
are doing prevents their paying Their
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
The LeysOn & Turck Medal.

1t has been decided that the Miners
Union will hold a picnic at Columbia Gar
dens on August 18th, at which the military
companies of Butte will have a competi.
tive drill. Messrs. Lesson Turck have I'm.
dertaken to manufacture a badge to be
presented to the best drilled company from
Silver Bow County. 1t will cost at least
$500, and is to be a copy OF the Boget
medal, which may be described as follows:
From q bar upon which is an inscription
to the Butte Miners Union depends the
coat OF arms of Montana, surmoanted by
a spread eagle. Beneath this ia a knapsack
with overcoat on top. Obliquely across
this, extending from the bar to the foot of
the knapsack is a rifle, and a bayonet and
cartridge box. 1t will be a very handsome
trophy OF gold and enameling in different
colors, and the most expensive piece of
work of its kind ever hung up in the
West,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
AS TO MIR. CAKES,

Our esteemed contemporary, the Inter
President and General Manager Cakes re-
sponslble for the Mullan tunnel mistake.
The Mullan tunnel was located before Mr..
Cakes had any connection whatever with
the Northern Pacific. At the time of the
Mullan tunnel location by Engineer Dodge,
o OF the Montana Central, against the
protests OF Colonel Keefe, Mr.. Cakes was
Manager Of the Oregon Railway & Naviga-
ton Company, and could not have had any
responsibility for that mistake. Mr.. Cakes
is now the General Manager of the
Northern Pacific and in a position to ia.
vor Butte in many ways, and he should be
encouraged by the people and by the press
OF the city. rather than be repulsed by
them. He is the coming President of the
great transcontinental line, and will have
it in his power, as We know it is his incli-
nation, to give the great silver city OF
Butte and the copper city OF Anaconda a
fair show in the way OF transportation
facilities. Mr.. Cakes as not re-
sponsible for the mismonagement of
the Montana Union. His protests are on
file in New York and in Omaha, and they
will have their effect in a betterment of the
service in due course of time. We have
known Mr.. Cakes for many years, SO early
az his connection with the Kansas Pacific,
and know full well that he is as competent
a railway manager as there is in the coun-
try, ranking in railway circles with T. j.
Potter d the Union Pacific, w. C. Van
Horne OF the Canadian Pacific and
Roswell P. Miller of the Milwaukee
and st. Paul. Should he sever his rela.
tions with the Northern Pacific, which he
could do any day to his financial gain, the
company would have lost the ablest man
that has ever directed it's affairs. And we
happen to know that his relations with
Governor Hauser are to the Territorial in
terest. No body will gainsay the fact shat
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
AN EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE
LEGISLATURE.

Governor Leslie sees fit in the fitness o
cretion that has marked his administration
of the affairs OF a Territory with which hi
is not familiar, to call and extraordinary
session OF the Montana Legislature. And
why? Simply because that Legislature
passed certain laws which are ~antagonistit
to the Territorial interest. Assuming that
the laws adopted at the last session in the
matter of the revenues and the ground
squirrel bounty bill, be in their practical
operation a burden upon the Territory
what may we expect Of the same
statesmen that passed these laws if called
together in extra session? Nothing but
that they will further complicate the stu.
alton. Why should any sensible mar call
together a body OF men whose only record
in the first instance was a series of blum
ders? We confess that we cannot see any
thing in the way of a wise discretion on the
part OF the Territorial Executive in calling
an extra session of the self-same Leg
islators who made the bare-faced
blunders hat characterized their last as
semblage. They there and then clearly
proved their utter and absolute inability
to l~egislate for an intelligent people like the
citizens OF Montana. Then why call them
together for a second time to further CON-
plicate the situation in which they have in
volved the Territory. We can but
think that the Chief Executive, by
the grace Of Grover Cleveland,
is inviting further statutory complication
by calling together the same aggregation of
blunderers as rendered the question of an
extra session even a debatable one. If we
are to have any further legislation within
the biennial term, why not have a special
election, and thus, with the electors awak-
ened to the Importance OF the issues in
volved, secure a Legislature which shall
seize upon the situation and act in the
popular interest. We feel sure that had
Governor Hauser had this issue to de-
termine, he would have made
no such mistake. He is a Montanian and
cold was the day when he resigned, think
ing that a Montanian would be chosen for
the succession. We can but say that this
special session of the self-same Legislature
that made all OF these mistakes is illadvised
and could not have happened had we not
had an alien Executive, who, while he
means well, is suffering and making the
Territory suffer an error OF his judgment.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
A Treat i'm Store.

Extensive preparations are now going on
atColumbia Gardens next for Sunday after.
noon. A score of carpenters. under the
direction of Chris Dellen, are busily en-.
gaged in erecting the grand music stand for
the brass band, and the stage in the pavil-
ion, for the speciality performance of Cor.
don q Ritchie's star troupe. The wonder.
full aerial artists, the Buckets, will arrive
Friday afternoon and from all indications
this promises to be the most enjoyable
day of the season at the gardens.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

Should the Montana Copper Com.
panv make a deal for the Mountain
Chief, and a plant commensurate
with the ore that is certainly avail
able for working be put in, added to
the improvements the Anaconda COMPANY
is now making, Butte is destined to aston.
ish the world with it's production OF this
metal, to say nothing Of the silver output,
which is o q matter of marvel to men.
The Anaconda alone will soon be ready to
dictate terms to Calumet and Hecla, with
all the disadvantages of the long haul.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

We are surprised that man of the sense
and business capacity of Senator Hill, OF
Colorado, should recommend that the
Government shall assume control of the
Union Pacific railway o n the same principle
that governs the postal demartment. The
conditions in the two cases are wholly dis
similar. In one case there is no competi-
ton; in the other there is. But the most
formidable objection to the government
assuming control of railways and
telegraph lines. is that it would
swell the civil list beyond
the limits of good government. By the
adoption of such a policy the political ma
chine in this country would become un-
wieldly, and nought but disaster could
come of it. We would then have an army
of retainers in the service of a given ad-
ministration which would make it almost
impossible to secure such changes as are
healthy for the country's prosperity.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Died in His Cabin.

John Mcnamara died Tuesday evening at
his cabin in the Homestake District, over
the Pipestone range. A friend coming
down from the Kitty O'Brien minestopped
at his cabin about 6 O'Clock in the evening
and found him lying unconscious in bis
bunk. He went for assistance, but before
any effectual aid could be rendered he va;
dead. Acting Coroner Noonan was notified
yesterday morning at 4 o'clock and hal
an inquest which developed the allow
facts. but the cause of his death could n'
be ascertained. There was not even .
scrap of paper in the cabin that told h'
name or gave any information OF his anlr
cedents. He had a little property, Whel
will be administered by the Public Admins
TRAITOR of Jefferson county.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
MONTANA's RESOURCES AND DEvEL
OPMENT.

We agree with our esteemed evening con-
temporary, which is an acknowledged min
ing authority, that Montana will lead all
the states and territories this year in the
production of the precious metals. Even
our esteemed contemporary, the Denver
Republican admits the fact. Colorado is.
to-day, the only state or territory on the
continent which last year led in this
production. And that end was attained
through the elaborate system Of railways
which the Centennial State has enjoyed for
years. When Montana shall have had her
railway system perfected, the world
will be astonished at it's min
eral output. And that railway
system is now fully formulated
and is in the course of rapid construction.
The Manitoba is coming at the rate OF four
and five miles per day; the Northwestern
is advancing rapidly from the East and
from the West, and will connect the two
ends at Boise City in Idaho some time
next season. The Milwaukee & st. Paul
and the Rock Island will be impelled to
follow, to protect their own territory. In
the meantime the Northern Pacific allied
lines are in an active stage OF progression,
radiating from Helena and other
strategic points in every di-
~rection. The fact is that
there is no State or Territory that will
equal Montana in railway mileage this
season. And these new railway lines mean
much more thanmineral development. I'm
like Colorado, this Territory has other great
industries, such as the stock and agricul-
tural interests. The stock industry, it is
true suffered a short relapse last winter
though the exigencies OF an unprecedented
season but it has already fully recuperated
and is now re-established a a
new and a more enduring basis.
Instead OF depending in future on provi-
dence for a winter. feed supply, rangemeD
have learned the lesson OF providing for
OF hay. In the meantime, the losses OF
last winter nave in a measure freed the
ranges from the over-stocking from which
it has suffered in the past two or three sea-
sons. Then there is the agricultural inter-
est of the Territory, but now in it's incip-
lent stage of development. The valleys OF
Montana are admirably adapted by their
richness of soil and the proximity OF
water for the development of all
agricultural products. Montana enjoys a
distinction over all the States Inc Terri
tories, therefore, in the matter of the di-
versified character of her industries. And
when she shall have the benefits of a per-
fected system Of railways, which is now
assured, she will not only not be surpassed
by any of her sisters, but will lead them
all in all OF the essentials which make a
progressive development.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Filed for Record Yesterday

julius Kentsche to Christian Wlsslef "T
others. the g. X of the e. e. 4 OF the S.I ".
and the &. kof the n. X OF the s.. e. 4 u
8. W.. 4 Of section Is, tp. 3, n. r. 8 v" 'c st
prising 80 acres in Summit Mining p''''N'
$3.50. ,a.
Notice of location of the Clotllae h J,.
Mining Claim. in u%uorganized mlnlD ssbout
trict on the east fork of Black Ia'I' Iohu
u mile south of the Home Trail, ny
Ducie and George S%hoenberger.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

It has been a subject OF speculation in
journalistic circles for some time what be-
came Of the papers that Abner Blake had
in his possession when he died 80 suddenly
and mysteriously in Chicago last May. He
was on his way to Washington to prefer
charges against ex-Collector Beecher, of
Port Townsend at the time. They have
turned up in the columns of the San Fran
cisco Chronicle, and the substance Of them
appear in The MINER telegraphic columns
this morning. They make a sorry showing
for the honesty of the dead evangelist's
favorite son.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16

We are at a loss to know why the Mon
tana Legislature should be called together
in extraordinary session. The most benef-
cent legislation that the records show as
having been given to this people is Baron
O'Keef's dog law and Uncle Jessie Taylor's
ram bill. But there lie one sweet consola-
ton in this case, and that is that the men,
bers will have to take Territorial warrants
instead of cash for their services. The
ground hog bill has bankrupted the Terri
torial treasury.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-16
Started In a Washtuh.

Mrs. Mallory was a complaining witness
in Justice Lippincott's court yesterday
afternoon, and poured a ~grievous tale into
the ears of the court of the deadly peril she
had been in from Kittie Kelly, who had
fourished a deadly weapon in close prox-
unity to her in a manner calculated to cut
short her career of usefulness when such
action was not in the least necessary for
Mrs. Kelly's protection. This was last
Thursday. Kittie Kelly put a different
light on the transaction by showing that
Mrs. Mallory hove a dornick at her and in
timated she would send it through her if
she didn't bring back a measly old wash
tub. The Justice listened patiently to the
pros and com of the case and finally dis
missed the l~itigants with a lecture in the
DR.. Watts style as to the improperly of
letting angry passions rise.